One decision to be made in launching or expanding an e-textbook program is whether the office managing it should be on the business or the academic side. Here are two options.  Campus store Since the retail manager negotiates the costs of digital course materials anyway, many institutions choose this administration model. Cornell University houses its […]

What is the biggest roadblock to widespread use of video analytics technology? “ROI. Understanding how to design and implement solutions that work with the analytics system—and not against it—make the difference. Campuses offer a diverse environment with a range of challenges. Proper design and deployment can yield a measurable return on investment.” —Jammy DeSousa, senior product […]

A recent heavy rainstorm flooded an apartment complex near Central Michigan University, displacing a number of students. Several had nowhere else to stay. To the rescue: Central Michigan’s Student Emergency Fund, a financial reserve provided by private donors to help students manage unexpected emergencies such as illness, death of relatives, eviction or medical bills. “The […]

Describe the importance of potential cost and time savings in relation to health care benefits for both LSU retirees and current staff. One of the things that excited us about bringing on the UnitedHealthcare® Group Medicare Advantage PPO plan is that we were able to offer our retirees fewer out-of-pocket costs and stronger nursing staff […]